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Up next is another asparagus dish and this time it's roasted asparagus and tomatoes covered in melted parmesan cheese and drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Roasting the asparagus really brings out its flavour and the roasted tomatoes that are slightly caramelized on the outside and yet still bursting with juiciness on the inside go amazingly well together! The sweet and tart balsamic reduction brings everything home and complements the parmesan cheese perfectly! This parmesan roasted asparagus and tomatoes is so easy to make and it's a fantastic side dish for any summer meal! Not that you will have any leftovers but if you were to make extra, the leftovers, when sliced up into bite sized pieces, make a great salad for lunch the next day served, cool, room temperature or reheated.

Balsamic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes

Roasted asparagus and tomatoes covered in melted parmesan and drizzled with a balsamic reduction.

ingredients

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 tablespoon oil

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons basil, sliced

directions

Toss the asparagus and tomatoes in the oil, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer, sprinkle on the parmesan and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes, mixing half way through.

Meanwhile, simmer the balsamic vinegar until it starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.

Serve the asparagus and tomatoes warm drizzled with the balsamic vinegar and garnished with the fresh basil.

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